Tag Archives: Assassin

The Hot

Posted on June 24, 2018 by EagleAye

Estella built her restaurant out of pilings, sticks, and assorted debris she found discarded near the shore. She began selling her pork tamales and soon gained a reputation. People from all over Mexico traveled to try them. When touristas entered … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alien, Assassin, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Mexico, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Tamales | 20 Comments

Unfavorable Ground – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on June 7, 2015 by EagleAye

Photo by: Alistair Forbes Unfavorable Ground Professor Angus Donahue of the Imperial War college sat in the shade of an elm. Carefully, he examined the game board on the table before him. Leaves in the nearby trees rustled in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Assassin, Flash Fiction, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Strategy, Sun Tsu, Unfavorable Ground | 22 Comments

The Innocent – Mutant 750

Posted on April 23, 2015 by EagleAye

The Innocent As his shuttle screamed through reentry, Agent Horowitz reviewed the deadly orders. An oft-used display screen lit with the creased face of Federal Intelligence Director, Alistair Morris. “She’s quite possibly the most dangerous assassin in Human-controlled space,” he … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Assassin, Espionage, Flash Fiction, Nanotech, Operative, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Spy | 22 Comments

Sporting Chance – Chimera 66: Grammar Ghoul Press

Posted on January 15, 2015 by EagleAye

King Megalomax feasted on duck and twenty other dishes. His terribly malnourished subjects waited nearby, hoping he’d throw a bone at them. A messenger approached and offered a card to the king. It read: Duck! “What is this?” roared Megalomax, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Short Fiction, Uncategorized | Tagged Assassin, Duck, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, King, Medieval, Messenger, Microfiction | 20 Comments

The Compassionate Kill – The Speakeasy

Posted on April 23, 2014 by EagleAye

The Compassionate Kill BAE Cybernetic Systems: Model 2813/A >system bootup: complete >orders received >Target: Brian Jeppeson a.k.a: The Buffalo >Compassion Protocol: Active *** Casper Conway, robotics expert, pushed aside the Fish & Chips in disgust and sipped his beer. Though … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Assassin, Berkeley, British Intelligence, Cybernetic, Espionage, Flash Fiction, MI6, Robot, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Terrorist | 36 Comments

The Perfect Assassin – The Moonshine Grid

Posted on December 14, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for the Moonshine Grid at Yeah, Write. A story about drinking with an unusual alien assassin begins after the image. Genre: Science Fiction The Perfect Assassin The metropolis of Ellis City near Corpus Christi was famed for it’s chocolate … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Aliens, Asian Eyes, Assassin, Espionage, Flash Fiction, Llama, Moonshine Grid, Octopus, Perfect Assassin, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Spycraft | 20 Comments

A Shot Must Ring Out – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on June 18, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Alastair’s Photo Fiction. Genre: Techno-Thriller Word Count: 150 Story begins after the image. A Shot Must Ring Out Xu stepped before Dr. Suiza at the steps. “I’m sorry doctor,” he said sincerely. “I cannot let you pass.” “It’s … Continue reading →